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Get expert handling for your perishable goods with Air India Cargo. Equipped with temperature-controlled solutions for preserving the freshness of your time-sensitive cargo.

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    OUR CAPABILITIES

    Nonstop routes, global network

    With over 100 nonstop routes and extensive network coverage, we ship your goods across the world.

    Temperature-controlled solutions

    Specialised storage hubs and minimum storage time to reduce risks of spoilage.

    Cargo perishables centre (CPC)

    Facility at the Delhi hub for storage and handling of your temperature-sensitive cargo.

    Swift deliveries, longer shelf-life

    Prioritised shipping speeds, shorter transit times and dedicated processes for quick on-ground collection help keep your goods as fresh as new.

    Temperature-sensitive shipment solutions

    • Cut-off time of D-4 hours

    • Quick ramp transfers

    • Priority acceptance and retrieval

    • Online tracking

    • Cool dollies for ramp transfers

    • Temperature-monitored perishable centre

    DEDICATED INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

    Network Spotlight

    We ship perishable cargo across the globe.

    Our integrated fleet, consisting of Air India and Air India Express aircraft, and our nonstop global network help ensure seamless air cargo solutions for businesses worldwide.

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    Moving Mangoes

    Mango exports have seen a noteworthy increase in recent years. With over 3000 varieties of mangoes harvested from over 15 states in India, the demand for mango exports have risen manifold. Mangoes shipped from Mumbai alone witnessed a significant three-fold rise with 4000 tonnes year-on-year in 2023. Also, more than 2000 tonnes were shipped to the US from India. With our efficient nonstop network and expert handling solutions, Air India Cargo contributes significantly towards facilitating India’s mango exports.

    Planning to book an express shipment?

    Try Air India Rapid for a swifter and priority delivery of your time-sensitive and perishable items.

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    FAQ


    We ensure that your shipment is delivered seamlessly by ensuring temperature-controlled solutions and guaranteed capacity for confirmed bookings. Our direct routes also assures minimal transportation time, reducing spoilage and excursions so that your perishable goods are transported safely.

    Shipping perishables is subject to IATA's Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR), our carrier requirements, and other applicable regulations and conditions set by relevant regulatory authorities at the origin and destination.

    We take adequate care while transporting perishables. Along with prioritised ground handling, we enable the quick transfer of perishable shipments using cool dollies on ramps to minimise temperature excursions. We also offer active and passive packaging solutions and ensure that the shipment is ready-for-collection upon arrival at a pre-agreed time depending on local infrastructure.

    The cut-off time for accepting perishable shipments is D-6 hours (up to 6 hours before departure).

    Yes, to know more about how you can track your shipment please get in touch with us at - cargocare@airindia.com.

    The shipper must ensure the following while shipping perishables with Air India Cargo:  

    • Comply with the regulations set forth by the State of origin, transit and destination.
    • Understand the requirements for safe and secure handling and transportation of perishable products.  
    • Ensure proper selection of packaging materials to protect the shipment’s shelf-life throughout the entire journey.  
    • Ensure that packaging adheres to standard guidelines that help maintain the condition of the perishable commodity and minimise effects of transportation time and environmental changes. In addition, packaging methods must prevent contamination, contain any spillage or leakage and withstand handling stresses throughout the entire transportation.  
    • Declare all the relevant details pertaining to the shipment and provide any such details in writing in advance to the representative of Air India Cargo.  
    • Obtain any permit, certificate or license in advance to import, export, transit or health requirements as applicable, and make them available on request.  
    • Subject such perishable shipments to physical inspection.
    • Ensure compliance with IATA PCR, and relevant marking and labelling on each package as advised by Air India Cargo.  
    • Provide 24-hour emergency contact number.  

    Note: The shipper should perform as assessment of the route and handling procedures to be used during transportation.

    While shipping perishable items, it is mandatory to adhere to standard packaging in accordance with IATA Perishable Regulations that will help maintain the condition of the perishable contents and minimise the effects of transportation time and environmental changes like temperature and humidity. In addition, packaging methods must prevent contamination, contain any spillage or leakage, and withstand stresses of handling throughout the entire transportation.

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